2000 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (201 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (500 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (379 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bonneville | ML |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 93 L |
